7 Tasty Ways to Enjoy Tahini—Our New Favorite Spread

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Look out, peanut butter: tahini is the new pantry spread of our dreams. This creamy, rich sesame seed butter gives a nutty appeal to desserts and savory depth to soups, sauces, and marinades. Call it liquid gold in a jar.

1. Tahini-Date Shake

2. Tahini-Carrot Soup with Pistachios

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Elevate toast, grilled chicken, or ice cream instantly with a drizzle of tahini straight from the jar. Or go for our quick garlic-infused Tahini Sauce; it's great with grilled or roasted vegetables or meat.

5. Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad

6. Sesame-Ginger-Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Make sure to stir tahini well in the jar before you measure (it should be pourable). If the paste is still too thick, add a splash of water to the jar and keep stirring until the mixture is loose and smooth.

7. Lentil-Tahini Burgers with Pickled Cabbage

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Why does tahini turn to a gluey paste when liquid is added? Tahini is made of carbs, and carbs stick to water molecules like, well, glue. Keep slowly adding liquid and stirring; the sauce will start to absorb the liquid and smooth out.